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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1931
Page
5
Local ads list shoe styles prices groceries and household goods from Everngam and Koenig. Notices include church bake sales farm auctions and public meetings across Burrsville Ridgely Preston and Caroline County with community events and health updates.
A service of dedication will be held at Denton M E Church on Sunday morning October 18 at 10 45. The electric pipe organ gift from H A Brown Dunning of Baltimore honors his mother Mrs Mary Ellen Dunning, longtime church member. The instrument blends Great Swell and Pedal organs with advanced couplers, vibrating through Moller acoustics. Dedication program features readings by Rev Roy T Thawley, choirs, and speakers including Frank L R Nuttle Ferdinand Baynard Samuel Bye Calvert Merriken Eleanor Wilson and Calvert Merriken, with Mr H A Brown Dunning and Rev E C Hallman. A sacred concert is scheduled for October 25.
Mrs Mary Thorp Fisher widow of James H Fisher of Denton died Tuesday morning at her son Benjamin Hopkins home near West Chester Pennsylvania while visiting for months She was twice married first to David Hopkins of Delaware Survived by daughter Mrs Frederick B Nuttle of Denton and two sons Norman Hopkins of Farmington Delaware and Benjamin Hopkins Funeral services led by Rev E C Hallman were held at the daughter’s home and interment was in Harrington cemetery
The poem notes that October remains October despite modern changes. It contrasts shifting weather and seasons with enduring images of autumn gold, pumpkins, cider, and morning mist, asserting that time alters many things yet autumn’s essence stays the same. It reflects nostalgia for past seasons while affirming persistent autumn beauty.
Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. T Clayton Horsey as custodian was granted letters testamentary for Otto Schalk deceased with bond and creditor notices ordered. appraisers named. Other actions include administration accounts and inventories for William A Alford Rufus H Steele William D Taylor and Μαry Taylor, and probate actions for Wilhelmina Lewis Martha Flowers Calvin H Stewart. Upcoming probates set for October 20 1931.
Robert Jarrell Jr and B Ross Daling bank officers at Goldsboro are arrested on charges of false entries after the bank closed and an audit began. They sought sheriff protection after threats from depositors. Jarrell is a Dalton county official and son of a prominent Goldsboro family.
Arnie, a Preston grocer, was shot in the hand and arm after returning home with his wife Saturday night. A masked man emerged from behind the garage and ordered him to surrender. Arnie, who had left receipts in a safe, was hospitalized and recovering. His father Charles Arnie will run the business in the interim. It is the second holdup in Preston within a week and arrests are anticipated.
In loving remembrance of our baby Susie Marie Collison who died October 19 1928. Three years have passed since that sad day The one He loved was called away. God took her home, it was His will. But in our hearts she liveth still. Mother and Daddy.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at Rev. L. S. Matthews home with eleven members. Devotions, scripture, comments, and a review of The Challenge of Change opened a busy agenda. Dr. Gray's India mission note, Harvest Home displays, bake sale, and a long list of visits, concerts, and farewells followed across Denton and nearby towns, featuring Rev. Johnson, Rev. Leelan Jackson, and the Sterling Quartet among others.
Fearing mob action authorities moved Orphan Jones to Baltimore City Jail for safety after the 60 year old farm hand confessed to killing Green Davis his wife and two daughters in their Taylorsville farmhouse. The State's Attorney will present to the grand jury Monday with robbery given as the motive.
A holdup occurred two weeks ago at Union Grove near this place. A young man demanded cash from Mr. Bradford Connelly in his store, then took the money and his change, commanded a search for a missing coin, and asked Rev. A W Betts for money. He noted the preacher’s lack of funds before fleeing with two accomplices in a light colored Delaware license coupe. The incident preceded a Sunday morning plan to organize a much needed Sunday School.
Smithville: Mrs Emma Charles of Salisbury Md visits relatives here before returning home Saturday. The Community Club resumes with meeting on Tuesday Oct 20. Mr Harry Clevenger dies at home after four years rheumatism. Baby girl Pattye Ann born to Mr and Mrs Calvin Williams. Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Elmer Robinson this month. Mr and Mrs Norris Todd visited relatives at Millsboro Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Olas Smith and children Edward and Eunice and Mr George L Griffith spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edgar Smith at Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols and Mr and Mrs Olas Smith were guests of Mr and Mrs Garmond last Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Elis Collins and children Lois and Doris of Easton visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols recently. Mr and Mrs Harry Sullivan and daughter Louise were guests of Mrs Sullivan's parents near Easton recently.
Notable visitors attend from Baltimore Wilmington and Washington. Rally Day at the M KE Church features a Sunday School program and class promotions. Hillsboro P T A to elect officers at the first meeting on Oct 20. Families and residents travel to Reading Chesapake City Lancaster and Baltimore for visits and events over the weekend.
Rev and Mrs W C Smith, newly appointed pastor and wife of St Pauls Church, arrived Wednesday and were entertained at a church supper by the ladies. Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan gave a Sunday night supper for Mr and Mrs Showard Culver and Mrs Annie Culver of Hebron. Mrs Horace Morgan hosted her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C Howard of East New Market on Thursday. Mrs Charles Rhodes and Miss Edna Fleming drove to Wilmington Friday and back Saturday. Rev and Mrs G S Lightner visited relatives in Centreville on Wednesday.
Dorchester Post No 91 invites Cambridge and Dorchester County residents to Armistice Day celebrations on November 11 featuring a grand parade with decorated floats drum and bugle corps uniforms bands and thousands of soldiers and firemen. The Akron blimp from Los Angeles will fly over Cambridge. free parking is provided at the old high school lot with paid watchmen. About 50 000 attended last year.
Goldsboro Miss Laura C Cochrane a former principal of Greensboro High School and longtime science head at Frederick High School is retired from the Maryland teachers retirement system after a forty two year teaching career. Numerous local residents visited or hosted over the weekend with relatives and friends in town and area.
A banquet replacing the Fall Rally for the Homemakers Club is set for Thursday October 29 at 1 p m. Members and friends are invited. Program not fixed. Old songs and dramatizations, talks by Miss Kellar State Home Demonstration Agent and others. Luncheon served by M P Church ladies at 65 cents. Ticket buyers by October 24 include Mrs Maude Hemmons Ridgely Mrs Hen bey Nuttle Andersontown Mrs Annie Edgell Concord Mrs Ralph Walling Lidens Mrs Elmer Robinson Smithville Mrs John Rosser Federal Mrs Harry Arringdale Harmony Mrs W E Dillon Choptank Mrs P Thompson Bethlehem Mrs C M Hignutt Williston Mrs James Thawley Denton Miss Margaret Brown County Agent's Office Denton Mrs James Scotton Marydel Mrs A Prager Smithson Mrs B Connelly Grove Mrs Henry Stafford Burrsville
The Capital Theatre in Dover announces a five day lineup from October 19 to October 24 2021. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell star in Merely Mary Anne with Mama Loves Papa comedy. Richard Barthelmess The Last Flight and Crashing Hollywood added with India Today Magic Carpet. John Gilbert in The Phantom of Paris and False Roomers with Clarke and McCullough plus Mickey Mouse features. Edmund Lowe and Lois Moran headline The Spider mystery.
Smithson and Truitt families from Salisbury and Bridgeville spent Sunday with Charles Perry. Harding and Alton Harding families from Wilmington visited H. C. Cole and relatives. May Willoughby from Normal School visited her parents A. R. Willoughby. Harold Dew and children Virginia and Stewart James visited M. J. Hall. Raymond Teuber of Riverhead, Long Island, returned home after a short stay. H. Patrick of Laurel, Del., stayed with his wife’s parents A. Prager and family. Roy Kennedy of Bruceville visited C. F. Collins family last Sunday.
Burrsville Unity Club will meet with Mrs. Wm Gardner on October 21 at 2. Ladies of Wesley M E Church plan a supper in the old school building on Thursday Oct 22 served at 6. Price 50 cents. Mr and Mrs G L Blades and Mr and Mrs Harlan Blades with children visited relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Laura Porter hosted the Mite Society of Union M E Church Thursday evening. Rally Day set for Sunday at 10 30 am at Wesley Church. all are invited.
By vote of the 4 H Federation Board meeting September 26 the county girls will hold a Christmas party early to gain ideas for homes and clubs. Clubs will dress as a family history story book or from another country with a homemade trimmed tree, gifts, an indoor track meet and a Christmas story by Miss Dorothy Emerson. A Christmas exhibit and brief business meeting will elect next year’s officers. Miss Amanda Ebling is President and Miss Margaret Saulsbury is Recreational Chairman.
The Feder ated Club of Preston met Monday October 8 at 7 30 PM with new president Mrs H Hollis declaring the Back to Club Party open. Officers named include Mrs H Hollis president and several vice presidents directors secretaries and treasurer. After sang and games members exchanged presents then refreshments. Next meeting October 19 at the Parish House features a talk on Interior Decoration from a speaker from Hutzlers Baltimore.
Sigmund Romberg, famed American composer of light opera, will conduct a large orchestra at Ford's Theatre Baltimore Monday evening October 19 as East Wind opens a one week engagement. The show features a 30 musician orchestra, a Gypsy band, stars J Harold Murray Charlotte Lansing William Williams Greek Evans and the Mullen Sisters with Joe Penner Vera Marsh Donnie Moore in key roles.
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